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Tru-liftThe self lifting, core
forming system from Forming Concepts Inc
Features & Benefits
Introduction
Tru-lift is the new self lifting, core forming system from
Forming Concepts. Robust and efficient, Tru-lift has
been designed for speed, forming up to 16’ - 6” in a single
lift. Designed to minimize construction cycle times and
maximize safety, Tru-lift’s fully boarded top platform is
designed to carry the concrete boom and any additional
materials required, ensuring everything is on hand as it is
needed - important when forming at higher floors.
At Forming Concepts, we work with our customers to
ensure we minimize cycle times, and as such can provide
the option of pre-assembled panels upon delivery to site to
minimize on site set up times. The service we provide is the
result of over 60 years experience, so when you deal with
Forming Concepts, you talk to people who understand the
working environment, technical difficulties and challenges
you face.
Features & BenefitsComplete system raised during the lifting cycle, maximizing
system effectiveness.
All sizes of core walls can be accommodated, maximizing
the versatility of the system.
Controlled lifting of equipment through use of hydraulics,
eliminating crane time and maximizing safety.
Fully boarded working platforms create a safe working
area.
Minimal number of components ensures quick & easy
erection, maximizing construction cycle times.
Unique stripping corners allow the quick and easy release
of wall formwork.
Trailing platforms allow remedial work to previous pours,
maximizing efficiency.
Concrete placement from top working platform via ply
hatches in the upper deck, maximizing safe working
practices.
Introduction21
Reusable tapered tie system eliminating the use of sacrificial
hardware, minimizing hardware costs.
External panels supported off overhead steel beams, easily
retracted, providing safe access for panel cleaning & rebar
placement.
Easy connection points for climbing system from inserts cast
into the previous pour, speed for setting up next pour.
‘Struck’ Internal Wall
Form Panels
Cylinder extended
Cylinder Support
Brackets
Lower Working
Platform
Inserts
Overhead Steel
Beams & top
Working Platform
Intermediate
PlatformExternal Working
Platform
Perimeter Safety Guardrail System
(Safety Screen optional)
Retracted External
Wallform Panels
Retracted External
Wallform Panels to facilitate
reinforcement fixing &
cleaning
Wall Support Brackets
bolted to inserts cast
with previous pour
Internal Wall Form
Panels reset
Cylinder retracted & Cylinder
Support Brackets bolted to
insert cast with previous pour
Wall Form Panels
reset for pouring
sequence
Hinged Hatches for
concrete placement
Tie Systems
installed
Lifted PositionWith the form fully extended to its
subsequent pour position, wall support
brackets are bolted to inserts cast in
with the previous pour transferring
the weight of the formwork system to
the wall support brackets.
Pouring PositionExternal forms are rolled back
into pouring position. Ties and
external yokes are installed
and the concrete is placed
through hinged hatches on
the top platform.
Setting PositionBolts securing the cylinder brackets to the wall
are removed and cylinder & bracket retracted
and bolted to inserts cast in with previous
pour. Internal forms are cleaned and reset into
position. External forms can be cleaned whilst
retracted and steel fixing taking place.
SequenceSequence43
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Tru-lift Safety FeaturesTru-lift has a range of both inbuilt and additional
optional safety features to ensure the highest
levels of safety are maintained at all times,
including:
• Handrails
• Perimeter Screen
• Enclosed Ladders
• Inbuilt Stair Access
• Working Platforms
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Safety FeaturesSafety Features65
5. Working Platforms
GTX Beams using Plywood
as decking allows safe
level working environment
minimizing trip hazards
and fully covering
working areas.
3. Ladders
Full ladder access
between platforms
ensuring accessibility at
all times during the
various cycles.
2. Perimeter
ScreenOptional use of reinforced PVC
sheeting, strong and puncture resistant,
variable translucence allows 25 - 30%
of natural light through, UV stabilized,
welded loops at regular spacings for
securing to the perimeter framework,
fully printable and ideally suited for
advertising, full enclosure
providing the upmost in
safety.
1. HandrailsFull perimeter
handrails to upper and
lower platforms as well as
internal hanging platforms
for areas not fully
covered.
4. Inbuilt Stair Access
Optional using a modular
stair access tower system
supported off the internal
platform allowing accessible
egress/ingress from desired
floor level below the self
climbing system.
Internal Form Hanger BracketAdjustable form support bracket head and clamp
plates are bolted into wall support frame facilitating the
connection to the overhead primary beam.
TrolleyTrolley designed to roll along lower flange of the
overhead beam supporting the external form using
threaded rod for vertical adjustment attached to
brackets bolted to tru-beams.
Internal Corner Rigid, flexible and strippable corners are used depending
on the core profile, however where possible flexible
internal corners are used in conjunction with corner
pins eliminating to need to dismantle forms minimizing
labour time between cycles.
ComponentsComponents87
Inner Corner Assembly
Outer Corner Assembly
Corner YokeExternal corners are easily tied between yoke blocks and
bolted to horizontal channel walers using fast threaded
rod.
Corner PinCorner Pin used to “strip” internal form by driving through
offset holes and reversed for “reset”.
Jack BracketSupports and houses the hydraulic cylinder.
Jack Brackets are bolted into inserts cast in
with the previous pour and designed to
support the formwork system during the
lifting sequence. Brackets remain fixed to
the hydraulic cylinder during retraction and
relocation to the subsequent lift.
Walkway BracketExternal hanging walkway bracket is bolted to the overhead
beam system, designed to hang below the bottom of the
formwork system to facilitate in retracting forms, steel
reinforcement fixing and cleaning of the forms. Walkway
Brackets are designed to be used in conjunction with GTX
Beams and plywood sheeting creating a level and hazard
free working platform.
ComponentsComponents109
Internal Trailing Platform
Wall BracketAssembly
Wall Mounted Jack Bracket
Internal Trailing PlatformInternal platforms are designed to be support from overhead steel work
and can be decked out to cover the entire opening or allowing
sufficient room to access ties, stripping corners and
hydraulics.
Wall BracketBrackets are bolted into inserts cast in with the previous pour and connected
into the wall support frame supporting the formwork system once in
the lifted position. Threaded bar forming part of the support
system allows finite adjustment for leveling the form if
necessary.
Forming Concepts Inc.
185 Industrial Dr.
Gilberts, IL 60136
847-426-4400 Ph.
888-840-2468 Toll Free
847-426-5164 Fax
Email: [email protected]
Forming Concepts, Inc.Storage Facility9660 Redwood StreetLas Vegas, NV 89139
Our policy is one of continuous improvem
ent and we reserve
the right to change, alter or modify any detail, design, w
eight,
dimension or code w
ithout prior notice being given.
Tru-lift - Issued August 2009
The arrangements of equipment shown in photographs may have been assembled by others and therefore not reflect current best working practices or legislation requirements.
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